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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
41
The notice urges rapid action for a political subscription contest with a midnight tomorrow cutoff. It promises 125,000 bonus votes per 24 dollars of new subscriptions and outlines prizes from a 2050 dollar car to watches, pianos, diamonds, and other items across eight districts. A new voting limit of 25,000 votes ahead of the current leader takes effect today.
The San Antonio Union Temple company formed last night at the Trades Council hall to build a home for city labor unions. Capital stock is 5000 dollars. incorporation papers will be filed in Austin. A four story building may rise on a site to be selected. Officers and committees include William L. Hoefgen president F X Semmelmann vice president John Stenner secretary C F Russi Jr treasurer and others on charter and constitution committees.
A Rexall Store promotion claims 93 Hair Tonic can cure dandruff and scalp irritation, grow hair, and prevent baldness. Customers are urged to test bulb color to gauge health and offered a money back if unsatisfied. Two sizes 50c and 1.00, H. L. Wagner at East Houston and Avenue C.
At the meeting, the by-laws committee led by Sam Harris and Steve Broci, with Sam Melson, and the auditing committee with Henry Stuichen and the sergeant at arms, will decide the site size and estimated building cost for the project next Wednesday night.
An old advertisement text advocates Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for indigestion. It claims relief from stomach distress belching and nausea between meals and asserts the tonic strengthens the digestive organs to restore proper function.
In Austin Texas leaders of the Negro community petitioned the city council to enact a curfew ordinance requiring all women of questionable character and those without escorts to leave the streets at a set hour each night. The measure also would apply to boys under sixteen, though officials say specifying race would be class legislation and unenforceable.
Peru Indiana December 8 A sister of Mrs Salome Koerner found a fortune of 47000 in her late sister's home The stash included 7000 in coins and 40000 in government bonds Neighbors believed Mrs Koerner to be penniless with little furniture remaining after her death last Saturday.
Census data released today shows 47,332,122 males to 44,640,144 females in the United States, a ratio of 106 males per 100 females. Immigration partly explains the male excess as do higher male mortality rates, with six states and the District of Columbia having more females overall. The birth advantage for males fades with age, leaving more females in the population over time.
In Gonzales Texas an interesting Sunday School institute ran from December 6 to December 8, led by William N. Wiggins with assistance from Mrs. Wiggins and Mrs. James D. Allen. Representatives from all city Sunday schools attended, making the meetings both engaging and profitable.
August Kleine Sr. lodge of Rebekahs in Gonzales Texas held its annual election Tuesday night with Miss Rena Miesenhelder named noble grand and Mrs. Charles Mason as vice grand. Miss Willie Franks was chosen recording secretary and Miss Elsie Reuter as financial secretary. Initiation of the new officers is scheduled for January.
Smithville Texas December 8 Sycamore camp No 134 W O W elected J T Rousch C C F J R McCham A L L H Cook banker W C Dickson clerk H L McCathren escort W C Donald watchman J B Maddox sen try Dr W R Durham physician BE H Perkins manager The Bedell building entrance is attractive have you seen it at night Theo Artzts Orchestra Both phones.
In Austin Texas on December 8, Elizabeth Wilmot daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Wilmot and Sally Roberdeau a bank attach were wed in a grand society ceremony led by Rev. Dr. E B Wright and Rev. Dr. W D Bradfield. A large reception followed at the Wilmot home before the couple departed for a wedding trip in the east.
A. J. Arrington seeks a writ of mandamus against T. H. Conner and Fort Worth Court of Civil Appeals justices. Theodore Mack, attorney for Arrington, filed the petition by mail. The exact action sought remains unclear as the document was sent to the Supreme Court consultation room before opening. The court is expected to decide within days.
The Nueces county clerk reports permits issued to date totaling 266 for registrations in Corpus Christi Texas as of December 8. The count reflects motor vehicle registrations processed by the county clerk’s office this year.
The report notes autos and the record are among the best in the state with a substantial population in the county. It highlights that 48 cars are owned by Corpus Car people, while the remainder belong to local residents.
Holding County Examination in Corpus Christi Texas on December 8 featured Prof Menger of Corpus Christi High School and Thomas M Colston of Kingsville leading the examining panel for teachers seeking certificates. Nine teachers participated in the session scheduled Friday and Sunday.
An old advertisement promotes Hot Springs Buttons from Hot Springs Chemical, Ark as a liver cleanser and remedy for constipation and nervousness. Claims include torpid liver relief and headaches, with a 25 cent price at all druggists.
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